About Agragami Social Welfare Society
Agragami Social Welfare Society is a Chhattisgarh-based nonprofit organization committed to driving sustainable rural development, environmental restoration, and community empowerment. Established by Lt. A.P. Vaishnav, a retired Agriculture Development Officer with deep roots in rural India, Agragami carries forward a legacy of public service and ecological responsibility.We work with communities across Bilaspur, Korba, and Kawardha to develop inclusive, low-cost, and nature-based solutions that address challenges like deforestation, water scarcity, climate change, and rural marginalization. Through our flagship campaigns—Seed Ball Movement, Cloth to Canopy, and Save Pond, Save Life—we create impact by integrating local knowledge with citizen participation.
We don’t just plant trees—we plant futures.
At Agragami, we believe that real change starts at the grassroots. Our approach emphasizes community leadership, volunteerism, and rural-urban collaboration, transforming everyday actions into sustainable progress.
Our Mission
To promote ecological restoration, climate resilience, and community empowerment through grassroots action, nature-based solutions, and inclusive participation—ensuring environmental justice and sustainable development for future generations.
Our Vision
A just, green, and self-reliant rural society where communities live in harmony with nature, practice sustainability, and lead local solutions to global challenges.
Lt. A.P. Vaishnav | Founder
Visionary Leader | Grassroots Reformer | Lifelong Public Servant
Lt. A.P. Vaishnav, the esteemed founder of Agragami Social Welfare Society Chhattisgarh , was a retired Agriculture Development Officer who dedicated his life to the service of rural communities in Chhattisgarh. Coming from a humble, lower middle-class background and belonging to a marginalized community, he deeply understood the challenges faced by the rural poor. Despite limited resources, he rose through the ranks of government service, earning respect for his dedication to farmers and sustainable agriculture.
After retirement, instead of choosing a quiet life, he founded Agragami to continue serving society—this time through grassroots development. His vision was clear: empower communities, restore the environment, and build a self-reliant rural India. His commitment to people-centered change, ecological sustainability, and volunteerism continues to inspire the organization’s values and actions. Lt. Vaishnav’s legacy lives on in every tree planted, every pond revived, and every life touched through Agragami’s mission.
Objectives
Environmental Restoration
Restore degraded landscapes through community-led afforestation, seed ball plantations, and revival of traditional water bodies
Waste-to-Resource Transformation
Water Conservation
Community Awareness & Capacity Building
Livelihood Enhancement through Ecological Interventions
Link environmental action with sustainable livelihoods such as fish farming, kitchen gardens, and eco-volunteering.
Our Approach
Participatory
Sustainable
Emphasis on regenerative solutions that do not require external inputs or continuous funding.
Nature-Based
Solutions are aligned with traditional ecological knowledge and local biodiversity.
Volunteer-Driven
Evidence-Led
Actions are backed by mapping, village-level data, feedback loops, and ongoing impact monitoring.
Strategy
Integrated Campaign Model
Community Engagement
Mobilize local institutions—SHGs, youth clubs, panchayats, and schools—for voluntary participation and local ownership.
Urban-Rural Connect
Low-Cost, Scalable Innovations
Use simple, replicable models like seed balls, cloth reuse, and shramdaan for widespread impact without high dependence on funds.
Partnerships & Convergence
Leverage convergence with government schemes (MGNREGA, Jal Shakti, Afforestation Missions) and partner with schools, colleges, and NGOs.
About us
Our Philosophy of Change
- At Agragami Social Welfare Society, we believe that true and lasting change begins at the grassroots, when communities become the drivers of their own development. Our philosophy is rooted in people’s participation, environmental stewardship, and self-reliance.
- We see rural communities not as beneficiaries, but as custodians of nature and culture, capable of leading powerful transformations. By blending traditional wisdom with innovative, low-cost solutions, we address ecological degradation, climate vulnerability, and social inequality.
- Our approach nurtures local ownership, volunteerism, and collective responsibility—turning simple acts like sowing a seed ball, reviving a pond, or donating an old cloth into catalysts for larger environmental and social change.
Where We Work
Agragami Social Welfare Society is actively working in the districts of Bilaspur, Korba, and Kawardha in Chhattisgarh. Our interventions focus on creating sustainable rural models that connect environmental restoration with community empowerment. Through campaigns like Seed Ball Movement, Cloth to Canopy, and Save Pond, Save Life, we are not only revitalizing rural landscapes but also building strong emotional and resource linkages between urban contributors and rural beneficiaries. By fostering this rural-urban collaboration, we aim to create replicable models of ecological harmony, volunteerism, and inclusive development that can inspire climate action across regions.
Legal Status
Agragami Social Welfare Society is a duly registered non-profit organization with all necessary legal and statutory compliances required for undertaking developmental and CSR-supported initiatives across India. Our legal credentials are as follows:
✅ Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1971
Agragami is legally established as a society, enabling us to function as a grassroots organization for public welfare and social development.
✅ Registered under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961
This registration grants income tax exemption on the society’s receipts, recognizing us as a charitable institution.
✅ Registered under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Donors to Agragami are eligible for tax deductions under 80G, encouraging individual and institutional philanthropy.
✅ Registered with NITI Aayog – NGO DARPAN Portal
We are enlisted with the Government of India’s NGO DARPAN platform, facilitating transparency and collaboration with ministries and departments.
✅ CSR-1 Registration with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Agragami is registered under Form CSR-1, making it eligible to receive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from companies as per the Companies Act, 2013
These registrations ensure that Agragami Social Welfare Society operates with full legal compliance, accountability, and eligibility to partner with government bodies, CSR entities, and philanthropic institutions
Become a Volunteer Today
Your skills—whether in agronomy, teaching, health, or digital literacy—can unlock new horizons for an entire village. Join Agragami’s volunteer network and experience the satisfaction of co-building resilient communities from the ground up.
Impact our team members have made for a better world.
Continous Years of grassroots service in rural india
Seed balls distributed and sown
families supported with household items.
Agragami’s journey is a collective one. Whether you volunteer time, share knowledge, or simply spread the word, you become part of a movement that believes every village can be a model of inclusive, sustainable progress. Let’s shape that future—together.
Building resilient, self-reliant communities—from forest conservation sites to classroom corners—Agragami’s programmes prove that sustainable change flourishes when people lead their own development journey.
Our Key Initiatives
Seeds of Change
Community-driven afforestation using eco-friendly seed balls to regenerate degraded landscapes.
Cloth to Canopy
Transforming urban textile waste into tools for plantation, rural support, and circular economy promotion.
Save Pond, Save Life
Reviving traditional water bodies through shramdaan, awareness, and participatory conservation.
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
Whether you wish to volunteer, partner, or support our mission, we’re here to answer all your questions. Your involvement helps us uplift underserved communities across Chhattisgarh. Reach out today!
Near Water Tank, In Front of St. Francis School Ameri Road, Shanti Nagar Bilaspur (C.G.), Pin 495001, India
Call Us: +91 91110 11681
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